Battery, Inspection

Battery, Inspection

Visually inspect battery before performing measurements, e.g. no-load voltage, specific gravity of electrolyte or battery test.

CAUTION!
• Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries => [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions

• Always wear suitable protective clothing => [ Eye protection and protective clothing: ] Service Precautions.

- Check for the following:

• Battery housing damage. Electrolyte can leak out if the housing is damaged.

• Battery posts (battery cable terminals) damaged. Proper contact of connections is not ensured if battery posts are damaged. This may then result in cable burn-out and electrical system malfunctions.

• Battery's original sealing plugs fitted. The sealing plugs must be fitted with an O-ring. Only use sealing plugs of same type (same as original equipment) if originals are lost or damaged.